Recap by phillip woo

The first dirt race of the campaign favoured those up on the speed. Punted late, Amazing Moment took control 120m out following a prominent run along the fence for a first win with a switch to the dirt after ending last season in good form on the turf. He should remain a live chance up in grade off a light weight on this surface. Startling Power slotted off in third from a wide gate and wore down Massive Move for second. He appears to be in better spirits with a return to the Benno Yung Tin-pang yard and should remain competitive near the bottom of the weights in this class. Massive Move rushed forward to sit second 850m out, assumed the lead entering the straight and kept on well to fill a placing. He's turned things around since a switch to the dirt. Flying Godspell was stopping 100m out after dictating the run. The dirt's his surface but he will need to drop lower in the handicaps. Favourite Star Superior did not fire following a handy run.

Racing Incident Report

Race Six: (24) - SHANTOU HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1200Meters

YOU KNOW WHO was withdrawn on 9.9.17 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore).

Before being allowed to race again, YOU KNOW WHO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

STARLOT was slow to begin.

As the start was effected, HEARTS KEEPER lifted its front feet and lost ground.

Making the turn approaching the 700 Metres, HEARTS KEEPER raced tight inside STARLOT which got its head on the side and lay in momentarily.

AMAZING MOMENT was held up for clear running from on straightening until passing the 300 Metres at which time AMAZING MOMENT shifted out and brushed STARTLING POWER.

After the 200 Metres, MASSIVE MOVE shifted in, resulting in its rider, Apprentice M F Poon, having to stop riding and straighten.

Throughout the race, STARTLING POWER travelled wide and without cover.

A veterinary inspection of DEJA VU and STARLOT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

A veterinary inspection of HEARTS KEEPER immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm.

Before being allowed to race again, HEARTS KEEPER will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

STAR SUPERIOR, AMAZING MOMENT and STARTLING POWER were sent for sampling.